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Cyst in left kidney

2018-10-01 15:27:32
My mother has developed a 20 mm x 25 mm cyst in left kidney. Is this cyst very harmful? Please suggest what needs to be done.
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Simple cyst in older age only require follow up .complex cysts do require active intervention

Answered2018-10-02 03:35:36

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